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- Inkster High School Senior Banquet, May 2, 1940 - During the Great Depression, Ford Motor Company made efforts to improve living conditions in Inkster, Michigan, a primarily Black community hit especially hard by the economic crisis. Ford built a high school, repaired homes, established a medical clinic, and opened a low-price commissary. Improvements were funded through involuntary paycheck deductions from Inkster residents employed at Ford's nearby Rouge plant.
- May 02, 1940
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Inkster High School Senior Banquet, May 2, 1940
During the Great Depression, Ford Motor Company made efforts to improve living conditions in Inkster, Michigan, a primarily Black community hit especially hard by the economic crisis. Ford built a high school, repaired homes, established a medical clinic, and opened a low-price commissary. Improvements were funded through involuntary paycheck deductions from Inkster residents employed at Ford's nearby Rouge plant.
- "Story Book Ball," Prom Dance Card, 1932 -
- April 15, 1932
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"Story Book Ball," Prom Dance Card, 1932
- Jennifer O'Hare in Her Prom Dress, May 13, 2006 - Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. High school students dress up in their most glamorous formal clothing to enjoy the prom. And for teen girls, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience -- even when a compromise is required. Jennifer O'Hare preferred a backless dress but chose one acceptable to her mother, who helped pay for the gown.
- May 13, 2006
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Jennifer O'Hare in Her Prom Dress, May 13, 2006
Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. High school students dress up in their most glamorous formal clothing to enjoy the prom. And for teen girls, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience -- even when a compromise is required. Jennifer O'Hare preferred a backless dress but chose one acceptable to her mother, who helped pay for the gown.
- High School, La Grange, Illinois, circa 1940 - Public high schools built in the late-19th and early-20th centuries not only provided education for children but also served the needs of the community. Besides classrooms, high schools usually included athletic facilities and auditoriums--spaces used by students and local citizens alike. High schools became a symbol of a community's progress and were proudly depicted on postcards sent to family and friends.
- circa 1940
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High School, La Grange, Illinois, circa 1940
Public high schools built in the late-19th and early-20th centuries not only provided education for children but also served the needs of the community. Besides classrooms, high schools usually included athletic facilities and auditoriums--spaces used by students and local citizens alike. High schools became a symbol of a community's progress and were proudly depicted on postcards sent to family and friends.
- Postcard, Views of Medford, Massacusetts, circa 1908 -
- circa 1908
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Postcard, Views of Medford, Massacusetts, circa 1908
- Advertising Photograph for the Detroit Catholic Central versus Boys Town Football Game on October 22, 1944 -
- October 14, 1944
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Advertising Photograph for the Detroit Catholic Central versus Boys Town Football Game on October 22, 1944
- Advertising Photograph for the Detroit Catholic Central versus Boys Town Football Game on October 22, 1944 -
- October 14, 1944
- Collections - Artifact
Advertising Photograph for the Detroit Catholic Central versus Boys Town Football Game on October 22, 1944
- Hallmark "The Proud Grad Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2008
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Hallmark "The Proud Grad Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2008
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Prom Dress, Worn by Jennifer O'Hare, 2006 - Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. High school students dress up in their most glamorous formal clothing to enjoy the prom. And for teen girls, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience -- even when a compromise is required. Jennifer O'Hare preferred a backless dress but chose one acceptable to her mother, who helped pay for the gown.
- May 13, 2006
- Collections - Artifact
Prom Dress, Worn by Jennifer O'Hare, 2006
Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. High school students dress up in their most glamorous formal clothing to enjoy the prom. And for teen girls, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience -- even when a compromise is required. Jennifer O'Hare preferred a backless dress but chose one acceptable to her mother, who helped pay for the gown.
- Letter from Highland Park High School Principal to Benjamin Lovett, January 16, 1926 - Like the collections of antique vehicles, farm equipment and cooking implements Ford began to amass with vigor during the 1920s--music was part of Ford's larger vision for preserving the American past. By this time, much of America had left traditional music behind. But Ford never forgot it. And, through Benjamin Lovett's instruction, Ford wanted to share it with new generations.
- January 16, 1926
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Letter from Highland Park High School Principal to Benjamin Lovett, January 16, 1926
Like the collections of antique vehicles, farm equipment and cooking implements Ford began to amass with vigor during the 1920s--music was part of Ford's larger vision for preserving the American past. By this time, much of America had left traditional music behind. But Ford never forgot it. And, through Benjamin Lovett's instruction, Ford wanted to share it with new generations.